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Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Hawes

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Richmondshire
Hawes

Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Hawes

Hard

118

riders

Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Hawes

04:54

103km

1,340m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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After 298 m for 92 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.0 km

Ribblehead Viaduct

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To see this viaduct in all its glory I would seriously suggest heading up towards the top of Whernside, once at the peak head on the southern track for about …

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18.5 km

Bellfield's Pasture

Nature Reserve

19.2 km

Ashes Shaw

Nature Reserve

19.7 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

5

23.5 km

View of Pen-y-ghent

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Spectacular views of Pen-y-ghent from the B6479 between Horton-in-Ribblesdale and the Ribblehead Viaduct.

Particularly good if travelling south /south-east towards Horton-in-Ribblesdale so you don't have to crane your neck looking backwards for the views.

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6

36.2 km

High Hill Lane Climb

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The least accurate 12% Gradient sign ever placed. Way more than that and for a long while. Super tough climb.

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7

36.4 km

High Hill Lane Climb

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A tough climb, 5% for around 2.8 miles. Maxes out around 24%. The first third of the climb is the toughest, only for fit cyclists really.

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46.2 km

River Aire

Lake

55.6 km

Raikes Plantation

Forest

58.2 km

Tarns Plantation

Forest

11

64.0 km

Kilnsey Crag

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On a dry day you will see people climbing the cliff face

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12

68.8 km

Kettlewell Village

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Kettlewell is a charming village that is a hub for cyclists and hikers, especially during summer. There is a hotel, a great Youth Hostel and two pubs offering accommodation and …

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13

77.8 km

Kidstones Pass Climb

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"Côte de Cray" when the Tour de France visited. Beautiful scenery, the climb is tough but to too long

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79.1 km

Kidstones Pass

Mountain Pass

15

80.4 km

Kidstones Pass

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Such a cool climb that was included in the Tour De France 2014, where it got christened the 'Cote du Cray'. The average grade is 8% and it maxes out …

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103 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.2 km

14.4 km

855 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

103 km

586 m

137 m

122 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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